OFFICIAL HOCKEY THREAD: NHL, KHL, NCAA, IIHL

[danikerhino]

I honestly though Tampa would smack everyone. It's weird because it's not like they're "greenhorns" or anything. At least my Sharks are losing to a formidable Vegas team.

 

[DeadsetAce]

nick foligno deserves this

 

[danikerhino]

Thanks bruh. Unfortunately the Kings are full of washed underachievers, so this should be interesting. Hopefully the vets step back and some of the youngsters start taking over. I hope Todd has an idea of an offense. Stevens was passive and lost as a coach and Willie D was a complete douche so there’s nowhere to go but up

Yeah I feel bad for the Kings. Seems like they were inconsistent as hell this season. It seems like everyone had a rough patch this year, unfortunately for the Sharks, it was right before the damn playoffs.

 

[DeadsetAce]

Pens swept out

 

[703 hwy]

Caps gotta get that 3-1 lead now

 

[DeadsetAce]

EK65

Vegas already

 

[703 hwy]

Dang, Knights keep scoring early in all periods

 

[danikerhino]

Surprise, surprise, 1-0 already....

 

[thockey66]

Avy check

...now to rest so the Caps can get by them with “relative ease” next

 

[DeadsetAce]

lazy, Burns. just lazy

 

[651akathepaul]

Sharks in too much trouble right now.

 

[DeadsetAce]

Sharks in too much trouble right now.

like Tampa, too talented for this

 

[651akathepaul]

What do y'all think Winnipeg is like?

 

[651akathepaul]

Dude, wtf...Like DSA said before...lazy! That was pathetic.

 

[DeadsetAce]

Dude, wtf...Like DSA said before...lazy! That was pathetic.

i really think they're just checked out, man. that first early goal just deflated them


Kane continues to be a BA. hate to see it

 

[frink85]

Hockey players get rattled and frustrated so easily

 

[651akathepaul]

I don't get it, but I guess you're right. Not sure what will cause a spark at this point. Maybe they get a couple late goals to rekindle the feel goods and then getting Thornton back props them up higher for a Game 5 win. Something...

 

[lightweight champion]

It’s the sharks, not much else needs to be said.

 

[DeadsetAce]

It’s the sharks, not much else needs to be said.

until they change their DNA (like the Lightning)....nothing happening. they need some nasty on the back end and defenseman that cant actually play defense

 

[lightweight champion]

They’ve never had an enforcer before. They’ve had a few big bodies, like Douglas Murray, but he was just a guy on the ice skating around taking minutes from others.

 

[frink85]

yall had John Scott for awhile (but IIRC that was years ago)

is the problem the team is soft? or like emotional/mental collapses at the worst times? the talent is there and has been for awhile, but aside from the cup finals run this recent team has had a pretty rough playoff history

 

[DeadsetAce]

it's not just that...need a team that can grind. it's that cliche blend of skill and grit. boston has had it in the past when they've made runs. i don't think we have it this year, for the record. we've got the grit, but just short on the talent end in terms of a true top 6 forward group. the caps had it for theirs. the kings, pens, and blackhawks had it during their stretches.

 

[champcruthik]

Assemble the Bs army. LFG, DeadsetAce , @solemate96 and @getback!

 

[DeadsetAce]

gotta have it tonight

 

[lightweight champion]

yall had John Scott for awhile (but IIRC that was years ago)

is the problem the team is soft? or like emotional/mental collapses at the worst times? the talent is there and has been for awhile, but aside from the cup finals run this recent team has had a pretty rough playoff history

As much as I hate to say it, yes. It would take entirely too much time for me to vent about it, but I will say that I have had serious concerns about their toughness since their 2008 1st round matchup against Calgary.